2. General Questions

I have installed RPG MAKER VX, but it won't start.

Aside from installing the software itself, you must install "RPG MAKER VX RTP", which contains data necessary to create games using RPG MAKER VX. Install it by choosing "RPG MAKER VX RTP" from the installer screen.

Can I sell my games created with RPG Maker XP/VX and its game materials included in (or added on to) the software?

Yes, you can distribute games you created with RPG Maker XP/VX or IG Maker, using its included (or added on) materials, as freeware or commercial ware. You are also allowed to modify the materials with other software such as Photoshop, provided they are only used within RPG Maker or IG Maker software, and not sold/or distributed. You can also include your own graphics and music if you wish. Please ensure that those games do not include any material which infringe others' rights.

Please note that any modification of the exe, dll, or other game files generated by RPG Maker or IG Maker is forbidden. Also, you may not use the materials included in the software (or add-on package) within other game engines or software.

4. About the Database

When I register long character names or terms, they overlap with neigboring terms or run out of the window during gameplay.

In RPG MAKER VX, character size is automatically determined by the number of characters input. However, if a large number of characters are input, some characters may overlap with adjacent words or stick out of their display boxes.

5. About Battles

How is damage calculated when a character set to "dual wield" makes an attack?

The combined attack power of both weapons is calculated as a single attack.
When elemental weapons are used, the element of the weapon that has the most effect against the target is used (in the case that the enemy takes half damage from multiple elements, all are used).
For example if a character has equipped a fire elemental weapon with attack power 3 and an ice elemental weapon with attack power 2 and carries out an attack, the calculation will be the same as attacking with a single weapon with attack power 5 and both fire and ice elements.

It is not simple to change the battle system. We elected to use a front view battle system for RPG MAKER VX. Although RPG MAKER VX does not have a built in function to create side-view battles, you can create side-view battles through the use of scripting.

When battle event conditions are satisfied during a battle, it gets caught in a loop and no longer responds to player input.

Setting a battle event's "Span" to "Moment" will cause an event to be repeatedly carried out as long as its conditions are met. Use switches, variables, or conditional branches to control when an event occurs.

6. About Resources

I'm having trouble importing tiles I have created into tileset E.

In order to import custom tilesets and title graphics, you must assign them a specific file name ("TileE" for tileset E and "Title" for title graphics). For more about graphic files that require specific file names, please refer to Help > RPG MAKER VX > Resource Specifications and overwrite the file.

This may be caused by incompatible (MIDI) audio settings on your computer or your sound driver or media player may be out-of-date. Check your current sound card driver version and visit the manufacturer's website to download the latest drivers.

Is it possible to release (distribute and sell) games I make with RPG MAKER VX?

Yes. However, please be aware that any information or materials in your game that violate or infringe the copyrights or publicity rights of any third party, or are defamatory, may result in legal action against you. We shall not be held responsible for any issues, regardless of the content, that occur as a result of the release of your game. You shall accept sole responsibility for the release of your game.

Categories

1. Account Questions

I can't log in to make purchases and/or access my account.

In September 2013, we rolled out a new shopping cart system in which you can create an account and track your purchases on the website. The old cart system simply e-mailed your purchase and kept a record of the payment and order details. Therefore, you will have to create a new account for the RPG Maker Web store, as your forum account or any e-mail used for previous purchases will not work for the store.

If you purchased on the old system (before mid-September), then you should be able to create a new account on this new system (if you haven't already) using the same e-mail you may have used for previous purchases or any other email address you use. If you are having issues doing this, then please try the following (in order):

Resetting your password. Please make sure you check junk/spam folders, as the reset e-mail may have gone there.

Try registering with another e-mail address if you have one.

Contact Tech Support (our turnaround time is normally within 48 hours): HERE

I created an account for the store, but my old purchases aren't listed. Can they be added?

Purchases made before creation of your store account cannot be added to the list. All purchases made after the creation of the store account should be logged on the account. We apologize for the inconvenience.

As always, we can look up your older purchases manually and re-send confirmation e-mails, product keys, and download links if needed. All you have to do is contact sales support HERE; our turnaround time is typically within 48 hours.

Commercial & Non-Commercial Terms Of Use

Commercial Use: LIMITED

User is allowed to create commercial games with software. Program license covers and allows use of graphics and material distributed with the engine (called RTP) to be used with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is narrowed to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: NO

User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.

Special license available: NO

Commercial Use: LIMITED

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of graphics with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: NO

User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.

Special license available: NO

Commercial Use: YES

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: YES

User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software.

Special license available: N/A

Commercial Use: LIMITED

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of graphics with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: NO

User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.

Special license available: NO

Commercial Use: YES

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: YES

User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software.

Special license available: N/A

Commercial Use: LIMITED

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of graphics with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: NO

User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.

Special license available: NO

Commercial Use: LIMITED

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of graphics with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: NO

User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.

Special license available: NO

Commercial Use: YES

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: YES

User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software.

Special license available: N/A

Commercial Use: YES

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: LIMITED

User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software. User must obtain special license for use outside RPG Maker.

Special license available: YES

Commercial Use: YES

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: YES

User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software.

Special license available: NO

Commercial Use: YES

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: LIMITED

User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software. User must obtain special license for use outside RPG Maker.

Special license available: YES

Commercial Use: LIMITED

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of graphics with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: NO

User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.

Special license available: NO

Commercial Use: YES

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: YES

User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software.

Special license available: NO

Commercial Use: LIMITED

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of graphics with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: NO

User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.

Special license available: NO

Commercial Use: YES

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: LIMITED

User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software. User must obtain special license for use outside RPG Maker.

Special license available: YES

Commercial Use: YES

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: YES

User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software.

Special license available: NO

Commercial Use: LIMITED

User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of graphics with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.

Royalties: NO

Use outside of RPG Maker: NO

User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.